Senior Research Technologist: Laboratory Assistant

South African Medical Research Council
fulltime Cape Town, Western Cape Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians
Posted:
June 15, 2026
Location:
Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Job Description

A position has become available for a Senior Research Technologist (Paterson C2) in the Biomedical Research and Innovation Platform (BRIP). The Platform focuses on health research and innovation, particularly the early detection, prevention, and treatment of non-communicable diseases.


The job holder will be responsible for providing skilled technical and laboratory support for ongoing research projects within the cell culture laboratories. The successful candidate will play an important role in supporting researchers through hands-on laboratory work, technical assistance, and maintaining efficient laboratory operations.


Responsibilities:


The successful candidate will provide technical support to research projects and laboratory activities, including:



  • Performing routine cell culture procedures and maintaining immortalised cell lines under BSL-1 and BSL-2 conditions.

  • Supporting research projects through cell-based assays and...

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Job Overview

Job Type: fulltime
Location: Cape Town, South Africa
Posted: June 15, 2026
Deadline: July 25, 2026